Essick H12 400HB Owner's manual

OWNER’S

CARE

&

USE

MANUAL

EVAPORATIVE

HUMIDIFIER

MODELS:

H12 Series

H12 300HB, LT OAK

H12 400HB, OAK BURL

• Automatic Humidistat

• Automatic Shutoff

• 4-Speed fan

• Rotary control with digital readout

• Quiet Setting for Night-time use

• Easy to clean, removable power pack

SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT

RECYCLE APPROPRIATE MATERIALS

To order parts and accessories call

1-800-547-3888

French and Spanish

Instructions included.

Se incluyen instrucciones

En Español y Francés.

Directives en Français et en

espagnol compris

1B72300 2/2012 Printed in China

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

READ BEFORE USING YOUR HUMIDIFIER

1. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the

other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit

into a polarized 120-volt AC, 15 amp outlet, and only one way. If the

plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not

fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety

feature. If an extension cord must be used, it should also accept the

wide blade plug and meet this electrical rating.

2. Do not place the cord under rugs, near loose drapes, in traffic areas,

nor near heat sources or combustible materials.

3. Do not use the humidifier if the cord is damaged.

4. Always unplug the power cord before filling, cleaning,

servicing, or when the unit is not in use.

5. This humidifier is ETL listed with Essick Air brand evaporative wicks

in place.

6. It is very important that cleaning solutions such as bleach, anti-

bacteria treatment or descaler, which could be used to clean the

cabinet, are not sprayed or applied to the chassis assembly. These

solutions can cause serious electrical malfunction of the humidifier.

INTRODUCTION

Your Essick Air evaporative humidifier adds invisible moisture to your

home by moving dry inlet air through a saturated wick. As air moves

through the wick, the water evaporates into the air, leaving behind any

white dust, minerals, or dissolved and suspended solids. Because the

water is evaporated, there is no messy mist or spray and no white dust,

just clean and invisible moist air.

As the evaporative wick traps accumulated minerals from the water, its

ability to absorb and evaporate water decreases. We recommend

changing the wick at the beginning of every season. In hard water

areas, more frequent replacement may be necessary to maintain your

humidifier’s efficiency.

Use only Essick Air brand replacement wicks and chemicals.

To order parts, wicks and chemicals call 1-800-547-3888. The H12 Series

humidifiers use Essick Air wick #1045. Only the Essick Air evaporative

wick guarantees the certified output of your humidifier. Use of wicks other

than Essick Air brand will void your warranty as well as the certification of

output and may reduce the efficiency and output of your humidifier.

CAUTION: Do NOT position the unit directly in front of a hot air duct

or radiator. Do NOT place on soft carpet.

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HOW YOUR HUMIDIFIER WORKS

ASSEMBLY, CONTROLS & OPERATION

1. Remove the packaging from the top of the humidifier.

2. Lift off the water bottle cover (left-hand side). Remove the water bottle, lift

off the chassis/power pack and then remove the humidifier cabinet from

the carton.

3. Remove the evaporative wick, float assembly (black rod with white float),

and all of the remaining packaging materials from the cabinet. Check to

see that you have all of the following items removed from the boxes

accessory kit and cabinet before discarding the packaging:

CASTERS

4. Turn the emptied cabinet upside down. Insert each caster stem into the

four caster holes on each corner of the humidifier bottom. The casters

should fit snugly and be inserted until the stem shoulder reaches the

cabinet surface.

5. Turn the cabinet right side up.

EVAPORATIVE WICK

6. When placing the wick back into the humidifier, the rod and float assembly

must also be reattached. Insert the top of the float rod through the hole on

the extended wick retainer (attached to the top of the wick frame)

Dry air is drawn into the

humidifier though the

back and moisturized as

it passes through the

evaporative wick. It is

then fanned out into the

room.

LEGEND:

1. Water bottle

2. Chassis/power pack

(motor/fan assembly)

3. Evaporative wick

4. Water reservoir

5. Dry room air intake

6. Moist air output

♦

Filler hose ♦ Caster kit

♦ Bacterial treatment sample ♦ Water bottle with cap

♦ Optional AirCare® Filter (purchased separately) ♦ Manual

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7. Holding the float in place, lower the wick and float assembly together into the

cabinet. The wick has a mounting rib on the top edge which hooks over a rib

at the inside back of the cabinet.

NOTE: The float rod retainer must be

extended prior to inserting the float rod. The

white float must be positioned into the pocket

in the bottom of the cabinet.

IMPORTANT FILLING INFORMATION

8. Your humidifier is equipped with one water

bottle. When both the water bottle and

reservoir have emptied, the humidifier fan

will automatically shut off, but will start

again automatically when the water bottle

and reservoir are refilled.

9. When the bottle is being filled for the first time and the

wick is still dry, it will take approximately 20 minutes

to drain the bottle into the reservoir. After the bottle

has emptied, it should be refilled again to obtain

maximum running time.

10. When refilling the bottle and the wick is still wet, it will

take approximately 12 minutes to refill the reservoir.

At this time, you should refill the bottle for maximum

running time.

11. Fill the bottle water. If you only have softened water

available in your home, you can use it, but you will

notice a buildup of minerals on the wick much sooner.

The bottle holds 2.5 gallons. When filling, be careful

not to pressurize it by overfilling. Bottle damage can

result from this. A fill hose is provided with your

humidifier which will fit most faucets. Place the water bottle into the left side

of the humidifier with the valve cap end down, so that the groove in the water

bottle faces the inside. Replace the water bottle cover.

NOTE: We recommend using Essick Air Bacteriostat treatment when you refill the

water bottle to eliminate bacterial growth. Add bacteriostat according to the

instructions on the bottle and then tighten the valve cap on your water bottle.

NOTE: For optimum running time, fill the water bottle, tighten the cap, and place

inside unit, allowing it to completely drain into the water reservoir. Then refill the

bottle and replace in the cabinet. Do not fill the reservoir bucket, as overfilling will

result in water damage. Use only the bottle provided.

CHASSIS/POWER PACK

Place the chassis/power pack unit into the

cabinet, so it fits without tipping or rocking.

OPTIONAL AIRCARE® FILTER

The first stage of the air filter is a high-

efficiency, electrostatically charged filter media

which traps dust, pollen, and airborne

pollutants. The second stage is an activated

carbon media which absorbs odors from

cooking, pets, or tobacco smoke. We

recommend replacing the AirCare® filter at least once a year and more often if

necessary. When the white filter media is coated with a layer of dust and dirt, it is

time to replace the AirCare® filter. The certified water output of your humidifier will

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be reduced when using the AirCare® filter. AirCare® filters are optional and are not

required for normal operation of the humidifier. AirCare® is registered trademark of

Essick Air Products.

12. The AirCare® filter has four tangs that engage into four keyhole slots that mount

the AirCare® filter onto the outside of the back of the cabinet.

OPERATION

1. Plug cord into wall

receptacle. Your

humidifier is now

ready for use. The

humidifier should be

placed at least FOUR

inches away from any

walls and away from

heat registers.

Unrestricted airflow

into the unit will result

in the best efficiency

and performance.

2. Push in on the lower knob to turn the unit on.

Fan Speed:

3. Rotate the fan speed knob clockwise to increase the fan speed. The speed

settings ( 1 – 4) will be shown on the LED display.

NOTE: When excessive condensation exists, a lower speed setting is recommended.

Humidity Level:

NOTE: Each model has an automatic humidistat with settings from 25-65%. The

humidistat will turn the humidifier on when the humidity in your home is below the

humidistat setting and will turn the humidifier off when the humidity reaches the

humidistat setting. When set at 65%, the humidifier will operate continuously.

4. For initial operation, set the humidity knob at a midpoint setting (45-50% is

recommended) and adjust up or down from there to achieve the desired

humidity level. The digital display will show the desired setting momentarily,

and then revert to displaying the actual humidity.

Control Panel Displays:

Several functions of the humidifier can be monitored through the LED display on

the control panel.

Refill Indication:

1. The letter F on the display indicates when the unit is entirely out of water. The

motor will cut off at this point.

Filter Indication:

2. The filter’s condition is critical to the humidifier’s effectiveness. A check filter

function (CF) will display every 720 hours of operation to remind the user to

check the condition of the filter. Water condition significantly affects the life of

a wick, so replacement of wick may be required more often if hard water

conditions exist.

3. Replace the filter as necessary per instructions on page 4.

4. To reset the CF function, or when replacing the filter, unplug the unit for 1-2

minutes and then reconnect it to power.

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CAUTION: Disconnect power before filling, cleaning or servicing unit. Keep grille

dry at all times.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning your humidifier regularly helps eliminate odors and bacterial and fungal

growth. Ordinary household bleach is a good disinfectant and can be used to

wipe out the humidifier base and bottle/reservoir after cleaning. We recommend

cleaning your humidifier at least once every two weeks to maintain optimum

environmental conditions for your home.

We also recommend using Essick Air Bacteriostat Treatment each time you refill

your humidifier to eliminate bacterial growth. Add bacteriostat according to the

instructions on the bottle. Please call 1-800-547-3888 to order Bacteriostat

Treatment reference part number 1970.

1) Turn off unit completely counterclockwise and unplug from outlet.

2) Lift out the water bottle and the power pack.

3) Carry bottle and base to cleaning basin. Lift wick with float assembly from

the base allowing the water to drain and remove float assembly from wick.

Rinse wick under freshwater only. Do not use soap, detergent, or any other

cleaners on the wick. Leave in sink to drain.

REMOVING SCALE

4) Empty the water from the reservoir and water bottle. Fill both reservoir and

water bottle ½ full with water and add 8 oz. (1 cup) of white vinegar to each.

Let stand 20 minutes. Then empty solution.

5) Dampen a soft cloth with white vinegar and wipe out reservoir to remove

scale. Rinse the water bottle and reservoir thoroughly with fresh water to

remove scale and cleaning solution before disinfecting.

DISINFECTING UNIT

6) Fill the water bottle and reservoir ½ full with water and add 1 teaspoon of

bleach to each. Wet all surfaces on water bottle and cabinet. Let solution

stay for 20 minutes, then rinse with water until bleach smell is gone. Dry with

clean cloth. The outside of the unit and water bottle may be wiped down with

a soft cloth dampened with fresh water.

7) Refill unit and re-assemble per ASSEMBLY instructions.

SUMMER STORAGE

1) Clean unit as outlined in Care & Maintenance section.

2) Discard used wick and any water in the reservoir or bottle and allow to dry

thoroughly before storage. Do not store with water inside reservoir or bottle.

3) Do not store unit in an attic or other high-temperature area, as damage will

occur.

4) Install new filter at beginning of season.

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Trouble

Probable Cause

Remedy

Unit does not operate on any

speed setting

No power to unit.

Ensure polarized plug is fully inserted

in wall outlet.

Unit has run out of water – fan

will not operate without water is

present.

Refill water bottle.

Refill switch operation/improper

positioning of float assy.

Ensure float assembly is correctly

positioned as described in

“Important Filling Instructions”, page 4.

Motor does not Turn On.

Check motor/fan operation.

CAUTION: Do not touch the fan

when accomplishing this test, as

the motor may turn on.

To test the motor, turn unit ON and

turn all dials fully ON.

Turn the chassis over and insert

finger into tab where float rod is

supposed to go. If fan turns on, the

fan and motor are working

correctly.

Water not draining into

reservoir

Water bottle incorrectly

positioned.

Unplug unit. Remove water bottle

and reassemble without water

bottle. Turn on and see if fan

comes on. If so, replace water

bottle and continue operation.

If unit has overheated, motor

temp-sensing fuse may have

tripped.

Take unit to authorized service

station. DO NOT ATTEMPT

electrical repairs yourself.

Not enough humidity.

Wick is old and ineffective.

Humidistat is not set high

enough

Replace wick when clogged or

hardened with minerals.

Increase humidity setting on control

panel.

Too much humidity.

(condensation becomes heavy

on fold surfaces in room)

Humidistat is set too high.

Reduce humidistat setting or

increase room temperature.

Water leak

Water reservoir may have been

overfilled. Or bottle may be

releasing too much water.

DO NOT OVERFILL bottle and

reservoir. DO NOT puncture bottle

to make bottle drain faster.

Odor

Bacteria may be present.

Clean and disinfect cabinet following

Care and Maintenance instructions.

Add Essick Bacteria Treatment

According to instructions on the

bottle.

It may be necessary to replace the

wick if odor persists.

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ESSICK AIR PRODUCTS

HUMIDIFIER WARRANTY POLICY

EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2010

SALES RECEIPT REQUIRED AS PROOF OF PURCHASE

FOR ALL WARRANTY CLAIMS.

This product is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials as listed below:

One year from the date of sale on factory installed components.

Two years from the date of sale on motor.

Thirty (30) days on replacement components.

This warranty does not apply to filters or wicks which are customer replaceable parts.

This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of the product when it is purchased from a

reputable retailer/dealer.

This warranty does not apply to damage from accident, misuse, alterations, unauthorized repairs,

unauthorized use, mishandling, unreasonable use, abuse, including failure to perform reasonable

maintenance, normal wear and tear, nor where the connected voltage is more than 5% above

the nameplate voltage, nor to the equipment or products being improperly installed or wired or

maintained in violation of this Owner’s Manual.

Alterations include the substitution of name brand components including, but not limited to wicks

and bacteria treatment.

THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR COMMERCIAL USE. THIS IS THE SOLE AND

EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY GIVEN BY MANUFACTURER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS

AND, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL

OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARISING BY

OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE. INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION,

MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

No employee, agent, dealer or other person is authorized to give any warranties or conditions on

behalf of the manufacturer. The customer shall be responsible for all costs incurred in the

removal or reinstallation and shipping of the product for repairs.

Within the limitations of this warranty, purchaser with inoperative units should contact

customer service @ 800-547-3888 for paperwork and instructions on the return of the unit

for repair.

Notice:This warranty will be null & void if purchaser attempts to repair or replace any

parts which are mechanical or electrical.

A copy of the sales receipt is required before authorization to return a unit for repair is approved.

The manufacturer will repair or replace the product, at its discretion, with return freight paid by

the manufacturer. It is agreed that such repair or replacement is the exclusive remedy available

from the manufacturer and that TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE

MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING

INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE OR LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES.

The warranty gives the customer specific legal rights, and the customer may also have other

rights which vary from province to province, or state to state.

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